Instructors of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner Track)

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7263507 (Ref:BSU43902)

Posted: July 16, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Family Nurse Practitioner serving as a part-time semester adjunct faculty member with appropriate nursing specialization to teach in undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Responsibilities include teaching in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in BS courses; and/or teaching in the Family Nurse Practitioner Track of the online MS in Nursing program. Work assignments, days, times, and locations vary. The position requires the incorporation of evidence-based practice into teaching activities and includes pre-planning and post-semester grading periods. Position may be renewed based on the needs of the program and satisfactory student evaluations.

Candidates also interested in a small administrative assignment facilitating clinical hour verification of our graduates related to certification and employment would be of particular interest to the School.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Teach in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in baccalaureate courses for adult health, medical-surgical, psychiatric mental health, and other courses as appropriate; and/or teach in the Family Nurse Practitioner Track of the MS in Nursing program.
and/or
  • Facilitate clinical hour verification of our graduates related to certification and employment.
and
  • Keep abreast of recent developments in nursing and incorporate into teaching.
and
  • Actively contribute to the professional life of the School of Nursing, the College of Health, and Ball State University.

The School of Nursing seeksFamily Nurse Practitioner (FNP) part-time semester adjunct faculty members to teach in the NP track of the online MS and/or the on-campus BS programs. Candidates also interested in a small administrative assignment facilitating clinical hour verification of our Master's and Post-Master's graduates related to certification and employment would be of particular interest to the School.

Job Function:

Family Nurse Practitioner serving as a part-time semester adjunct faculty member with appropriate nursing specialization to teach in undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Responsibilities include teaching in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in BS courses; and/or teaching in the Family Nurse Practitioner Track of the online MS in Nursing program. Work assignments, days, times, and locations vary. The position requires the incorporation of evidence-based practice into teaching activities and includes pre-planning and post-semester grading periods. Position may be renewed based on the needs of the program and satisfactory student evaluations.

Candidates also interested in a small administrative assignment facilitating clinical hour verification of our graduates related to certification and employment would be of particular interest to the School.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Teach in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in baccalaureate courses for adult health, medical-surgical, psychiatric mental health, and other courses as appropriate; and/or teach in the Family Nurse Practitioner Track of the MS in Nursing program.
and/or
  • Facilitate clinical hour verification of our graduates related to certification and employment.
and
  • Keep abreast of recent developments in nursing and incorporate into teaching.
and
  • Actively contribute to the professional life of the School of Nursing, the College of Health, and Ball State University.

Minimum Experience:

  • Earned baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
  • Earned master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university by date of appointment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, competence, and experience in an advanced nursing practice role
    (1 yr. minimum).
  • Excellent organizational, and written and oral interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

  • Teaching experience in higher education.
  • Earned doctorate in nursing from an accredited college or university.
  • Ability to use and integrate technology in nursing education.
  • Current clinical practice as an FNP.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.


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Job posting number:#7263507 (Ref:BSU43902)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Ball State University
Muncie,Indiana
United States
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